Throughout the Bible, when God was ready to do something new, he started by choosing a leader—Abraham inaugurated a nation; Moses led the Israelites out of slavery; Nehemiah rebuilt the wall around Jerusalem; Peter led the disciples who guided the early church; and Paul expanded the gospel among the Gentiles. God assigns leaders, then uses them to accomplish his purposes. When an organization needs major change, God usually begins the process by placing the right person at the helm.
